Those who have experienced ill health due to toxic mold exposure often feel isolated, and even crazy. I’m writing this post to assure you that you are not alone, that many are struggling. When our family of 11 connected the dots in 2008 (read our story here), I was assured by then leading toxicologist Dr. Jack…
How I Got My Life Back After Our Toxic Mold Exposure
When we vacated our home and everything in it in 2008, I assumed life would get back to normal. (Read our story here.) At last, we had figured out the reason for our family’s numerous illnesses and did the hard thing by leaving it and starting over. Surely we’d fall back in step with our…
5 Myths About Toxic Mold
What is the truth about toxic mold? Can it be hazardous to our health? Why all the fear-mongering? 5 Myths About Toxic Mold Myth #1: Mold is everywhere. While it’s true that mold is an essential part of nature, it is not true that mold exists everywhere indoors. If this were true, why would mold…
Pets and the Environment: Toxic Mold, Chemicals and Wireless Radiation
Pet owners will do well to observe the behaviors and health of their pets as they assess the health of their home. What can we learn about pets and the environment? The link between environmental exposures and animal health is not new. More than a hundred years ago, miners took caged canaries into the coal mines…
DIY Air Freshener Spray
Trying to steer clear of chemically-laden air fresheners? Try this simple DIY air freshener spray! You’ll need three simple ingredients: Filtered water Vodka Essential oil(s) You need only a tiny bit of vodka, so if keeping alcohol in the home is a problem, be sure to buy the smallest bottle. The vodka works as a…
Type 1 Diabetes and Toxic Mold
Can toxic mold cause type 1 diabetes? While potential triggers vary, research suggests that environment plays a critical role in the onset of autoimmune disease. (See Environment, Not Genes, Dictates Human Immune Variation, Study Finds.) As a mom of a son with type 1 diabetes, I am convinced our encounter with toxic mold contributed to…
